Big Green Egg Cooking Class at Clemenza's Uptown

Bay Breeze Patio, an official retailer of the Big Green Egg, will host two Big Green Egg cooking classes, Aug. 24 and Sept. 15, in preparation for Eggs on the Beach EggFest Cooking Competition, September 24, at Seascape Resort. Cooking classes will be led by Grill Master Wayne Paul and will provide tips, tricks and tools for grilling, smoking and searing foods on the Big Green Egg. Whether planning to compete in the EggFest competition or simply a backyard griller, the Big Green Egg Cooking classes offer something for every skill level.

The classes will begin with Big Green Egg basics, including lighting and cleaning the Big Green Egg and progress to cooking methods and advanced techniques that are possible with Big Green Egg tools. Temperature, seasonings and cooking process are all important elements in creating the most juicy, flavorful results.

Aug 24 Class | Clemenza's Uptown 6pm: The August Big Green Egg Cooking Class will be held at Clemenza’s at Uptown Station in Fort Walton Beach on Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. Cost is $30/person; $20/military; Fees waived for registered EggFest Cook Team members. Register: call 850-243-0707.

Sep 15 Class | Whole Foods 5pm: The September Big Green Egg Cooking Class will be held at Whole Foods at Destin Commons on Sept. 15 from 5-7 p.m. Sponsored by Whole Foods, the Sept. 15 cooking class will be free of charge.

For those considering entering a cook team in the Eggs on the Beach Cooking Competition, Sept. 24, a few cook team spots are still available. A large or extra-large Big Green Egg will be supplied for each cook team for the competition. In addition, Bay Breeze Patio will provide the lump charcoal, fire starter, table, tent, paper plates, plastic utensils, napkins and toothpicks. Cook Teams develop their recipe and supply their own ingredients. As an added incentive, cook teams may also apply for a $100 grocery gift card toward the purchase of ingredients. Non-profit cook teams enjoy added benefits, including waived registration fee. Tasters will vote for their favorites, and teams compete for bragging rights as well as the grand prize, a brand new large Big Green Egg. Non-profit cook teams have an opportunity to promote their cause while vying for a cash donation of either $2,000, $1,000 or $500.

All proceeds from Eggs on the Beach benefit the Fisher House of the Emerald Coast and Food for Thought. Demo Eggs, which will be used during the event, will be pre-sold with nest (metal stand) and plate setter for a discounted price. Large demo Big Green Eggs starting at $799. Taster tickets for Eggs on the Beach are also on sale ($25/adult, $13/child (age 11-17), kids 10 and under are free.

To learn more about the cooking classes, register a cook team or purchase a taster ticket, visit www.EggsontheBeach.com or call 850-269-4666.